TGR Exotics

On Saturday, February 26th, we visited a local exotic animal zoo. TGR Exotics breeds animals for San Diego Zoo, Houston Zoo, and many others. They are open to the public only a few days a year, along with some summer camps, and birthday celebrations. The Holladay family joined us for this excursion and we had a blast. We were looking at booking Eli's 3rd birthday there, as well as Gretchen wanting to book Hudson's-- it was that cool!

(We decided to book elsewhere because we have too many family and friends to invite and the parties were for 35 people -- total, kids and adults).

Here we are heading into the zoo... Eli was almost running!

There were critters everywhere! Eli loved the big pot bellied pig!
Hudson and Eli ran over to the baby kangaroo. She was so sweet.
We got to snuggle and pet her!

Hudson was beside himself... he had a grin from ear to ear!

Eli was pumped... but a bit scared too!

Her fur was so soft... like a down blanket.

This was a super highlight of the day... and it was just the beginning!

After a meet and greet, we were escorted in towards the caged critters and learned all about them. Look closely at this pic... again, Hudson has a super huge grin!

Eli took a pit stop and sat on the cool trash can.

This was a big nutria rat.... wow! I have seen some along the Guadalupe River, but not this big!

Aiden loved the animals, too.

However, he soon took a nap on my shoulder and slept through most of the show!

Eli and Hudson pet this little fella along the way from one animal to another. I think his name was Fred. Fred was very friendly and the boys loved him.

This picture reminds me of a super cute moment of Eli. Look closely at his hands... they are balled up into fists. He is roaring at the tiger and antagonizing it. It was super cute. Of course, Eli would just be a snack to this big guy.

These super cute/almost pretty little critters are ring-tailed lemurs.

We had to stay back because they are feisty little guys with super razor sharp claws.... but fun to watch!

We met a couple of porcupines. This was the first time I have ever been so close to one. They were gentle little friends, but carried around some pointy/dangerous quills on their backs. Eli touched one of the quills that had fallen off, and we showed him how sharp it was.

Eli said "ouch... that's not nice"

This little guy was so sweet. He was a Muntjak Deer (Barking Deer). He has tusks and a sweet face and temperament. London was really into this little guy.

Hudson was letting him suck and lick on his fingers.

I think this was one of the groups favorites!

They even had a Bearcat at the zoo!

I took several pictures of it, but it's fur is so black, none of them turned out.

All I can say is that it looked cuddly cute like a bear, but whiskers like a cat, and long claws.

Eli and Hudson squawked at the chickens.

We must have bored this camel... she yawned at us! What a big yawn!

Beautiful Gretchen and London loved the camels too!

They were very amusing!

This camel was in love with baby Aiden. She licked all over his head and clothes. Either she thought that he needed a bath, or she thought he needed camel kisses.... either way, she didn't bother him. He slept right through it!

The Moffitt Boys, Momma, and a llama!

Llama's were roaming free as we went back to our cars.

This sweet baby llama was super soft.

We plan to visit TGR Exotics again next Fall.

They have a pumpkin patch that I heard was pretty neat.

This was one outing that we made many memories.

Eli and Hudson were the best explorers and so fun to watch.